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Popped!

A podcast where you can learn about or relive some of the best that entertainment has to offer. Join your hosts Daniel Hendrix and Tanya Holstrum as they revisit some of their favorite films, music, and media from genres that influenced and shaped their lives. Starting in Season 4, the show will feature regular guest hosts.

tv & film film interviews

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S4 Ep8 Perfect Genes, Imperfect World A GATTACA Deep...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text Join Daniel, Eric, and special guest Erin as we explore the 1997 sleeper hit, GATTACA. In this episode, we tackle the important questions raised by the film and discuss why GATTACA has become one of the most revered entries in the science fiction genre. Our conversation delves into the film’s rich symbolism and metaphor, including a close examination of the characters’ names and what they represent. We approach this thought-provoking film by dissecting its core concepts: the r...

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52:14

S4 Ep7 Alone, Isolated, and distrustful: John...

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2025/08/12

Send us a text Daniel and Eric take you to a remote scientific outpost in the Antarctic with their guest, Richard Rigoli to find out who amongst them can be trusted and who is, THE THING. We discuss the 1982 landmark Horror/SciFi film regarded as the best Horror film of all time by many. Segments include "I Coulda done without that" where we find something in the film that may have been unnecessary or didn't sit right with us, "Didja Catch That?" Where we point out a little known fact o...

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S4 Ep 6 Val Kilmer: A True Maverick

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2025/06/14

Send us a text Daniel welcomes Guest Host Chris Scott to talk about the controversial career of generational icon, Val Kilmer. They discuss his impact on cinema, pop culture and the films that defined decades of their lives. In a departure from the regular format, the only true segment is the top 5 list. However, it's a genuine discussion about a film star who was misunderstood and gone too soon. Music Support the show poppedpodcast.com

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S4 Ep 5 The Expanse

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2024/12/01

Send us a textDaniel and Tanya are joined by fellow podcasters Rachel and Ryan Sliwinski of the Yum Yum Podcast to talk about the Sci Fi/Amazon series "The Expanse".WE discuss the gritty dystopian galaxy and it's denizens. Whom we thought was the most interesting to each of us as we each give a Top 5 characters from the Expanse list and recount our favorite moments from this epic series.In fact, we talked so much and for so long that some of our discussion hit the cutting room floor and will ...

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S4 Episode 4 The Fog "Curse of the Marrying Priest"

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2024/10/21

Send us a textHow is it that the descendant of a Catholic Priest is also a Catholic Priest? Aren't their rules against this sort of thing? That and other quandaries are addressed as the Popped crew and special guest Susan Wilde discuss the 1980 John Carpenter horror hit, THE FOG. What is this strange Fog rolling into the scenic bay towns of Northern California and why does it carry death with it? Did Carpenter really strike gold twice with this hit? Join us as we talk about the film. it'...

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S4 Ep 3 The Craft "We are the weirdos, mister"

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2024/10/11

Send us a textWill our three hosts unlock the power to efficiently review this gem from the mid 90's? The Craft, as Daniel put it, did for Witches what the Lost Boys did for Vampires, without the humor. Joining Daniel and Tanya is this weeks guest host, Eric Cheung, who has a special history with this film, aside from every girl he's ever dated having it on their DVD shelf. (Yeah he's Gen X ... we had DVD's)Daniel, Tanya and Eric talk about the film, What they could have done without, if...

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84:53

S4 Ep2 Brazil, "We're all in this together"

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2024/09/22

Send us a textHave you filled out the requisite paperwork? You'll need a 27B-6 in order to continue on from here.Join Daniel, Tanya and this episodes Guest Host Glenn, as they discuss the 1985 Terry Gilliam Science Fiction Classic, Brazil. The crew break down one of the most exceptional commentaries on modern day bureaucracy and oppressive-State-Control. How does Brazil measure up to other works of Gilliams? What themes stood out to our hosts? Is the discussion so thick that they forget a seg...

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S4 Ep.1 Barbie "Invisible OJ, Cold Showers, and Flat...

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2024/09/19

Send us a text"Hi Tanya!""Hello Tanya!""Hellllooo Tanya!""Hi Tanya!""Hi Tanya!"Tanya reviews the 2023 SMASH HIT Barbie! Find out if she thinks it deserves all of the accolades it received or if it's just a cold, waterless shower. Is it a dream film or simply flat feet?Segments include: Main Discussion, Didya Catch That? I Know That Dude!" Coulda Done Without That, and Let's Get Poppin!Oh, and Daniel was there too. MusicAbstract Fashion Pop by CubeSoundsFashion Pop House by Play...

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95:47

S3 Ep 10 Season Finale! "Starship Troper: Seymour Butts"

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2024/06/08

Send us a Text Message.We'll discuss the controversy surrounding one of the most misunderstood science fiction epics in cinematic history. Segment include our intro, Popped mail, main discussion, didja catch that? where we notice something that could be missed if you're not watching closely, Yeah I know that dude! where we learn about Jake Busey, coulda done without that! where we talk about something that didn't work for us in the film, Popped Trivia! Where we discuss cool facts about the fi...

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91:24

S3 Ep 9 "Less Filling Than a Bag of Chips" The Island

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2024/05/23

Daniel, Tanya and Guest Host Eric Cheung discuss the Michael Bay Science Fiction/Action spectacular summer blockbuster flop of 2005, "The Island".What does a director known for making 2 hour popcorn commercials do with weighty, heady material surrounding the question of "what it is to be human"? Will the story be as good as the action? Or is it just another fluff piece disguised as a thought provoking science fiction examination of deeper meaning?Segments:* Intro - Facts about "The Island" (2...

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S3 Ep.8 "You Dig Like a Dog" The 13th Warrior

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2024/05/04

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51:29

BONUS Episode: TOP 5 Irish films & shows

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2024/03/09

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S3 Ep7 "The Blood sucking Brady Bunch", The Lost Boys

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2024/03/02

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58:33

S3 Ep.6 Films, Shows, and Songs of our Fathers

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2024/02/03

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S3 Ep.5 ROBOTECH: An Interview with Kevin McKeever

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2024/02/02

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S3 Ep4 "Whycome You Got No tattoo?" Idiocracy (2006)

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2023/06/26

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80:53

S3 Ep3 "Never Trust a Dead Clown" The Game (1997)

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2023/06/03

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69:53

S3 Ep2 "Game Over Man, Game Over!" Aliens

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2023/05/20

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68:20

"If You Could Only See What I've Seen With Your Eyes"...

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2023/05/06

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26:49

BONUS Episode: A Look Back at Season 2

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2023/04/25

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